Data Center Critical Facilities V

Who are we?Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.  A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.Job SummaryThe Senior Critical Facilities Engineer (Electrical) is a senior technical specialist responsible for ensuring the reliability, availability, and safe operation of mission-critical power infrastructure within the data center environment. This role provides technical leadership for electrical operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and incident response activities while supporting the continuous delivery of highly resilient services to customers.Working with a high degree of independence, the engineer leads complex electrical maintenance activities, supports critical switching operations, identifies operational risks, and drives continuous improvement initiatives that enhance infrastructure reliability, safety, and efficiency.ResponsibilitiesFacility / Infrastructure MaintenanceOperate, maintain, and support mission-critical electrical infrastructure, including UPS systems, generators, switchgear, transformers, PDUs, breakers, and associated distribution systemsPerform advanced preventive and corrective maintenance activities to ensure the reliability and availability of critical power systemsLead electrical troubleshooting efforts and resolve complex infrastructure issues, minimizing operational risk and customer impactMonitor the Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), responding to alarms and identifying potential risks before service impacts occurLead and coordinate critical electrical operations, including maintenance windows, switching procedures, energization activities, and infrastructure recovery effortsConduct site inspections and assess the health and performance of electrical infrastructure, recommending corrective actions and reliability improvementsSupport electrical capacity planning and load management activities to ensure infrastructure readiness for future growthIdentify opportunities to improve system reliability, operational efficiency, and energy performanceSite AdministrationPrepare, review, and authorize technical documentation including Maintenance Operation Protocols (MOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs), and switching plansEnsure maintenance activities are executed safely and in accordance with operational, regulatory, and company requirementsMaintain accurate infrastructure records, m...